Cost of living
Chisinau Municipality compared to Muncipiul Chisinau
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Overview comparison
Chisinau MunicipalityMuncipiul Chisinau
Consumer prices in Muncipiul Chisinau are roughly 6% higher than in Chisinau Municipality.
Cost of living
| Item | Chisinau Municipality | Muncipiul Chisinau |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,103 | 1,104 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,397 | 2,404 |
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| Without rent one person | 297 | 375 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,248 | 1,256 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 625.7 | 704.41 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,041.7 | 898.92 |
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| Food person | 254 | 264 |
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| Food family | 733 | 595 |
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| Transport person | 16.82 | 17.38 |
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| Transport family | 53.07 | 43.84 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.46 years | 81.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chisinau Municipality | Muncipiul Chisinau |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.39 | 4.94 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.28 | 32.8 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.45 | 6.23 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 | 1.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.57 | 1.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.18 | 0.97 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chisinau Municipality | Muncipiul Chisinau |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 348.66 | 426.59 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 521.97 | 415.55 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,110.56 | 1,265.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 820.46 | 860.28 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 145.45 | 155.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 230.49 | 221.2 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.27 | 9.13 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chisinau Municipality | Muncipiul Chisinau |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.4 | 9.94 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,590 | 1,611 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,283 | 1,661 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 | 0.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.53% | 14.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.69 | 4.91 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.15 | 1.22 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chisinau Municipality | Muncipiul Chisinau |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 1.4 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.43 | 0.41 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.91 | 1.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.05 | 7.72 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.76 | 5.06 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.79 | 7.4 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.09 | 1.71 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 | 0.59 |
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Other
| Item | Chisinau Municipality | Muncipiul Chisinau |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.01 | 46.1 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.11 | 4.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.84 | 19.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.29 | 4.05 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.06 | 70.48 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 112.46 | 119.15 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 435.48 | 338.24 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,183 | 4,855 |
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